What is Watsons Bay like?

Watsons Bay is a welcoming neighborhood that travelers like for its beaches and restaurants. Are you looking for Watsons Bay travel tips? Be sure to check out Hornby Lighthouse and Sydney Harbour National Park while you're in the neighborhood.

What's a favorite place to stay in Watsons Bay?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel is the highest ranked property in Watsons Bay. This hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant.

How many hotels will I be able to find in Watsons Bay?

When you want to find places to stay in Sydney, start by booking one of Expedia's 6 hotels and other accommodations in Watsons Bay.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Watsons Bay, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get top deals in Watsons Bay.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Watsons Bay?

To access more information about updating your trip to Watsons Bay or cancelling it, click here .

What is there to do in this Sydney neighborhood?

Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Camp Cove, Watsons Bay Beach, and Gibson's Beach while you're in Watsons Bay. You could also plan a visit to Hornby Lighthouse or Sydney Harbour National Park while you're in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Watsons Bay include Taronga Zoo, The Gap Park, and Watsons Bay. South Head and Macquarie Lighthouse are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Sydney.

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Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel

Watsons Bay

EunYoung

￥34,582 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 5 - Mar 6

4 bars/lounges, rooftop bar, lobby lounge, pub

Hyatt Regency Sydney

Darling Harbour, 7.9 km from Watsons Bay

Mariangela

￥30,458 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 8 - Mar 9

Premier Harbour Bridge King Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Shangri-La Sydney

The Rocks, 7.4 km from Watsons Bay

Mansoor

￥36,681 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 9 - Mar 10

PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, Sydney

Darling Harbour, 8.2 km from Watsons Bay

David

￥32,859 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 15 - Mar 16

Paradox Sydney

Sydney Central Business District, 7.3 km from Watsons Bay

Piera

￥33,624 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 8 - Mar 9

Rydges World Square

8 km from Watsons Bay

Kathryn

￥24,497 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 8 - Mar 9

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

The Star Grand Hotel and Residences Sydney

Pyrmont, 8.6 km from Watsons Bay

nitesh

￥31,888 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 15 - Mar 16

Indoor pool, open 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers

Mercure Sydney

8.8 km from Watsons Bay

Rajinder Singh

￥27,291 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 8 - Mar 9

Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour

Darling Harbour, 8.5 km from Watsons Bay

Lisa

￥29,367 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 8 - Mar 9

The Grace Hotel

Sydney Central Business District, 7.7 km from Watsons Bay

Trudy

￥30,564 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 22 - Feb 23

Swissotel Sydney

Sydney Central Business District, 7.7 km from Watsons Bay

Bronwyn

￥37,008 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 22 - Feb 23

Novotel Sydney Darling Square

Darling Harbour, 8.4 km from Watsons Bay

Michael

￥33,187 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 8 - Mar 9

3 Bedroom Summit Penthouse | Terrace/patio

Meriton Suites Kent Street, Sydney

8.1 km from Watsons Bay

Angel

￥35,699 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 8 - Mar 9

The Fullerton Hotel Sydney

Sydney Central Business District, 7.5 km from Watsons Bay

Odette

￥37,663 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 8 - Mar 9

Little National Hotel Sydney

Sydney Central Business District, 7.6 km from Watsons Bay

Michael

￥26,440 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 8 - Mar 9

Daily buffet breakfast (AUD 32 per person)

Rydges Australia Square

Sydney Central Business District, 7.3 km from Watsons Bay

DIMITAR

￥27,412 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 22 - Feb 23

ibis Styles Sydney Central

Sydney Central Business District, 7.8 km from Watsons Bay

Christine Espiritu

￥23,472 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 22 - Feb 23

InterContinental Sydney by IHG

Sydney Central Business District, 6.9 km from Watsons Bay

Flora

￥53,165 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 9 - Mar 10

Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay

Sydney Central Business District, 7.1 km from Watsons Bay

Justin William

￥37,008 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 8 - Mar 9

Indoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers

Rydges Sydney Central

Surry Hills, 8.2 km from Watsons Bay

Heather

￥25,982 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 8 - Mar 9

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